Oil painting was first adopted in the West during the 15th Century. Since the start oils quickly rose to become the most respected among all the different methods because the paint dries very slowly giving the artist plenty of time to create the look they desire. However, just because Oil Paintings dry slowly does mean they need to appear dull and lifeless and for centuries people have been creating amazing and engaging works that prove this. Whether you are into grand Old Masters, subtle impressionistic landscapes or bizarre abstractions, there are a wealth of antique and vintage Oil Paintings out there. They are great because they can add a sense of instant atmosphere to any space, so 19th Century landscapes or Portraits can add a timelessness, while bright and textured works from the 20th Century will add interest and colour.
While art historians and critics will place a great deal of attention on the artist as the most important element, even unknown paintings deserve their due and space on your wall. Every artist no matter how humble will tell you that some works emerge more from divine inspiration than skill. If that work speaks to you then it is probably meant for you.
At LoveAntiques we have a fine selection of Antique and Vintage Oil Paintings for all your needs.
Norfolk Trade Antiques
Beautiful Large Oil on Canvas of a Dutch Winter Landscape
£ 850
Norfolk Trade Antiques
Pair of Stunning Horse Oil Paintings by Joy Stanley Ricketts
£ 1,095
Debenham Antiques Ltd
Pair of Rural Late 19th Century Oil on Canvas Paintings
£ 750
Norfolk Trade Antiques
Superb Oil on Canvas, Ducks in Flight
£ 595
Trade Antiques
Oil on Paper Reclining Cat Listed Artist Caroline
£ 225
Marylebone Antiques
Landscape Oil Painting 1930s
£ 475
Graham Reed Fine Art
Walter Taylor Oil Painting - Mixed Flowers in a Vase
£ 595
Mansion House Antiques & Fine Art
Dutch Manner Marine Seascape Oil Painting of Gorleston Pier Norfolk
£ 1,200
Dutch Manner Marine Seascape Oil Painting of Gorleston Pier Norfolk
£ 1,200
Mansion House Antiques & Fine Art
In a Nutshell Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Old Man with Pipe Oil on Board by Arturo Petrocelli
£ 225
Old Man with Pipe Oil on Board by Arturo Petrocelli
£ 225
In a Nutshell Antiques & Interiors Ltd
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Philip Pank (British 1933-1991) Oil Pastel on Paper, 'no. 452, Anna
£ 395
Philip Pank (British 1933-1991) Oil Pastel on Paper, 'no. 452, Anna
£ 395
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
Arthur Nielsen - River Landscape - Oil on Board - Undated
£ 1,495
Arthur Nielsen - River Landscape - Oil on Board - Undated
£ 1,495
Marlborough Antiques & Interiors
£ 1,400
JMR Antiques Ltd
19th Century Oil on Canvas Portrait of Monk in Gilt Frame
£ 795
Antiques & Chic
Antique Oil on Board in Gilt Frame
£ 445
Antiques & Chic
Pair of Marine Oil Paintings - Signed & Dated 1909
£ 445
£ 875
Circle of George Morland (1763-1804) Superb Late 18th Century Genre Oil Painting
£ 875
Artsonline.org.uk
Antiques & Chic
Antique Oil on Canvas in Gilt Frame
£ 445
Antiques & Chic
Antique Oil on Board in Gilt Frame
£ 445
Antiques & Chic
Large Marine Oil Painting - Signed M Foote 1906
£ 475
Antiques & Chic
Tavern or Inn Scene Oil on Canvas
£ 475
£ 485
Fine Quality Early 19th Century English School Maritime Seascape Oil Painting
£ 485
Artsonline.org.uk
Antiques & Chic
Antique Oil on Canvas in Gilt Frame
£ 445
Cheshire Antiques Consultant
Scottish Oil Painting Girl Reading Story Book by David Alison RSA c.1914
£ 5,500
Scottish Oil Painting Girl Reading Story Book by David Alison RSA c.1914
£ 5,500
Cheshire Antiques Consultant
Trade Antiques
Large Oil The Roaring Sea Artist A Lissalo 1955
£ 385
£ 2,850
Christmas Day 1857, After John Ritchie (1821-1879) Huge Exceptional Oil Painting
£ 2,850
Artsonline.org.uk
Prometheus Antiques
Horse Oil Painting of Dandy by John Atkinson (1863-1924)
£ 950
Prometheus Antiques
Australian Ship Oil Painting by R.A.Borstel
£ 950
Wick Antiques Ltd
Lady Macnaghten off the Eddystone Lighthouse
£ 8,700
Wick Antiques Ltd
Oil Painting by Georges Dupré
£ 3,200
Antiques & Chic
Antique Oil on Canvas - A Cavalry Officer Very Large
£ 595
£ 1,195
Exceptional Quality 18th Century Oil on Canvas Portrait of a Gentleman
£ 1,195
JMR Antiques Ltd
JMR Antiques Ltd
Early 20th Century Oil on Board of English Partridge
£ 595
Antiques & Chic
Still Life Antique Oil on Canvas - Signed & Dated Max Winter
£ 645
Antiques & Chic
Still Life Antique Oil on Canvas - Signed & Dated Max Winter
£ 645
Norfolk Trade Antiques
Three Miniature Oils, Equestrian
£ 195
The Three MusCATeers
Small Vintage Oil on Canvas Still Life - Not Framed Not Signed but Very Decorative
£ 150
Small Vintage Oil on Canvas Still Life - Not Framed Not Signed but Very Decorative
£ 150
The Three MusCATeers
Antiques & Chic
Georgian Portrait Painting. On Canvas
£ 745
Artsonline.org.uk
Large Early 19th Century Gilt Framed Oil Portrait Painting Of A Lady
£ 875
Large Early 19th Century Gilt Framed Oil Portrait Painting Of A Lady
£ 875
Artsonline.org.uk
Wick Antiques Ltd
Clarkson Stanfield: The Gulf of Salerno
£ 42,500
William Rand Antiques
Large Landscape Farmyard Oil Painting By Charles Hunt Jnr
£ 5,400